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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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